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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.81, 544.25 and 304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.81, 544.25 and 304.67 is: 457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.81 : 544.25 = 304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.81/544.25 = 304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.81x = 544.25 × 304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.81x = 165,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,814.69/362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.04

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